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16 Best Bikes in India in 2024
Indians rely on two-wheelers as the primary mode of daily transportation. In fact, in the financial year 2023, nearly 15.86 million units were sold in the country.
When buying a bike or scooter in India, securing two-wheeler insurance is also crucial as it is mandatory by the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. It provides financial protection against accidents, theft and damage, safeguarding you and your investment.
Having bike insurance also saves you from hefty traffic fines, license suspension and even legal trouble.
If you are planning to buy the top-rated models, keep reading about the 16 best bikes in India provided below.
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List of Top Bikes in India in 2024
Note: All prices here are the ex-showroom price in Delhi.
Top 16 Bikes in India in 2024
Below is the list of the top 16 bikes to buy in India, along with the ex-showroom prices in Delhi and features:
1. TVS Raider 125 | Starting ₹77,500
The Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company, offers one of the top bike models in this list, named the Raider 125. It is ideal for city touring and daily commuting.
Mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the engine produces 11.2bhp of power at 7,500rpm and 11.2Nm of peak torque at 6,000rpm.
Besides, this sporty commuter model exhibits styling cues such as LED headlight, body-coloured headlamp cowl, body-coloured front fender, aluminium grab rail, engine cowl, etc.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, air-oil cooled, 3-valves
- Displacement: 124.8 cc
- Mileage: 67 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
- Top Speed: 99 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 123 kg
2. Hero Extreme 125 R | Starting ₹95,000
The Hero Extreme 125 R is the newer version of the Hero Extreme 125 R. It is a great bike for daily commuters due to its superb mileage and great engine performance. Moreover, the price is also very affordable.
Overall, the Extreme 125 R is sure to turn the heads of bike enthusiasts. It is assumed to be a direct rival of the TVS Raider 125.
Features:
- Engine Type: Air cooled 4 Stroke
- Displacement: 124.7 cc
- Mileage: 66 kmpl (approx)
- Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
- Top Speed: 110 kmph (approx)
- Kerb Weight: 136 kg
3. Bajaj Freedom | Starting ₹1,10,520
India's Bajaj Freedom is the first CNG motorcycle in the world. With a fuel tank to extend its range, it can revolutionize cheap transportation.
This bike has a linked rear suspension for the first time in its class. The front wheel is 17 inches, and the rear is 16 inches. The braking system has disc and drum brakes, while the basic model has a front drum brake.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 125 cc
- Mileage: 65 kmpl
- Fuel Capacity: 2 litres
- Top Speed: 93 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 149 kg
4. Hero Splendor Plus | Starting ₹60,310
Hero has launched another BS6-compliant bike, Splendor Plus, targeting motorists looking for commuter options. It is equipped with an engine that generates 7.91 HP of power at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 6,00 rpm.
Though the BS6 variants have not undergone any cosmetic updates, Hero has launched Black and Accent and 100 million editions to compete with its rivals.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC
- Displacement: 97.2 cc
- Mileage: 65 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 9.8 litres
- Top Speed: 87 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 110 kg
5. Honda SP 125 | Starting ₹1,01,120
The CB Shine SP 125 was succeeded by the Honda SP 125. Surprisingly, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has wholly revamped the bike, not merely fitted a few extra features to the engine to make it BS6 compliant.
The 2023 Honda SP125's feature list has remained unchanged. It still has a combined braking system, an engine start/stop switch, and LED headlights.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 124 cc
- Mileage: 65 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 11.2 litres
- Top Speed: 168 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 116 kg
6. Yamaha MT 15 | Starting ₹1.4 lakh
Yamaha’s new 2.0 version of the MT 15 series sports a refined engine and extreme fuel efficiency. Powered by a 155 cc liquid-cooled engine, it generates a maximum power of 18.4 PS at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 14.1 Nm at 7,500 rpm.
The new MT 15 comes with traction control system, dual channel ABS, upside-down front forks, aluminum swingarm and more features.
Features:
- Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
- Displacement: 155 cc
- Mileage: 57 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
- Top Speed: 130 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 138 kg
7. TVS Apache RTR 160 4V | Starting ₹1.04 lakh
Next in the list of best bikes to buy in India is the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. The two-wheeler offers this unit in 6 variants and 4 colour options mated with signature refinements, DRLs TVS SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity system and more.
It is powered by a BS6 engine that develops 17.63 HP of power at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 rpm.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, oil-cooled, 4-stroke, SI, fuel-injected
- Displacement: 159.7 cc
- Mileage: 53 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12 litres
- Top Speed: 114 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 145 kg
8. Yamaha FZS Fi V4 | Starting ₹1.47 lakh
Available in 3 colour options, Yamaha FZS Fi V4 gets its power from a BS6 engine that churns out a maximum power of 12.4 PS at 7,250 rpm and a peak torque of 13.3 Nm at 5,500 rpm.
Moreover, the advanced newly designed LED headlight, midship muffler and enhanced muffler sound make it a top preference among young motorists.
Features:
- Engine Type: Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
- Displacement: 149 cc
- Mileage: 45 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
- Top Speed: 115 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 136 kg
9. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 | Starting ₹1.25 lakh
The next best model In India is the Bajaj Pulsar NS200. Under the skin is a BS6 engine that churns out 24.5 HP power at 9,750 rpm and 18.5 Nm peak torque at 8,000 rpm.
Further, a few of its additional features are DRLs, AHO, digital speedometer, multi-reflector headlamp, split grab rails and others.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 199 cc
- Mileage: 40.84 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12 litres
- Top Speed: 125 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 156 kg
10. Yamaha R15 V4 | Starting ₹1.8 lakh
The next model in this list is from the R15 series of Yamaha, V4. It comes with a host of features on its display like gear position indicator, mobile battery status, lap timer, etc.
Additionally, the engine produces a maximum power of 18.4 HP at 10,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm at 7,500 rpm.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
- Displacement: 155 cc
- Mileage: 40 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres
- Top Speed: 142 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 184 kg
11. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | Starting ₹1,73,111
The new J-platform is used in the street roadster Royal Enfield Hunter 350. It is India's cheapest Royal Enfield motorcycle and targets younger, first-time buyers and women. A circular halogen headlamp, teardrop fuel tank, single-piece seat, and short rear fender complete the minimalist design.
The retro model has wire-spoke wheels, disc/drum brakes front and back, and single-channel ABS. However, the metro edition has alloy wheels, dual-channel ABS, and disc brakes at both ends.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 349 cc
- Mileage: 36.2 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
- Top Speed: 114 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 181 kg
12. Royal Enfield Classic 350 | Starting ₹1.87 lakh
Classic 350, available in 5 variants and 12 colour options, is among the best-selling models in India from the stable of Royal Enfield.
Mated with a 5-speed gearbox, its engine delivers 20.2 HP of power at 6,100 rpm and 27Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. In addition, it comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster comprising analogue speedometer, LCD screen, clock etc.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, air-oil Cooled, 4-Stroke
- Displacement: 349 cc
- Mileage: 35 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres
- Top Speed: 120 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 195 kg
13. KTM Duke 200 | Starting ₹1.85 lakh
Duke 200 is among the top-selling street bikes of KTM. The manufacturer has upgraded the engine as per the BS6 standards that generates power of 25 HP at 10,000 rpm and a peak torque of 19.2 Nm at 8,000 rpm.
Its styling feature list consists of angular LED headlamps, sleek tail section, split seat and more.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 199.5 cc
- Mileage: 35 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 13.5 litres
- Top Speed: 142 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 159 kg
14. Yezdi Roadster | Starting ₹2.06 lakh
Bike enthusiasts planning to invest in a reliable sports bike can consider Roadster from the home-based manufacturer Ideal Jawa Yezdi.
It is powered by a Jawa Perak-derived BS6 engine generating 29.7 PS of maximum power at 7,300 rpm and 29 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. Moreover, its feature list comprises full LED lighting, digital instrument cluster and more.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 334 cc
- Mileage: 30 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres
- Top Speed: 140 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 184 kg
15. KTM Duke 390 | Starting ₹3,62,268
The all-new KTM Duke 390 embodies class-leading design, functionality, and performance. Its new 399cc engine improves performance over its earlier model. Launch control, often reserved for larger bikes, is now standard.
Its general design has also changed, giving the bike a more aggressive appearance. The new five-inch TFT instrument cluster allows you to tweak the settings of those safety systems.
Features:
- Engine Type: Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 398 cc
- Mileage: 30 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 15 litres
- Top Speed: 114 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 168.3 kg
16. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 | Starting ₹3,66,55
The Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is a popular Indian motorcycle. Sporty and old-school motorcycles are prevalent in our country, and the Conti GT combines them in a gorgeous package.
New motorcycles use LED headlights instead of halogen ones. The 2023 model's switchgear includes Super Meteor 650-style switches. A USB port and a more comfortable saddle were also added. Halogen taillights, a twin-pod instrument cluster, and dual-channel ABS are all carried over from the previous year's to the 2023 model.
Features:
- Engine Type: Inline-twin cylinder, air-cooled
- Displacement: 648 cc
- Mileage: 25 kmpl (approx.)
- Fuel Capacity: 12.5 litres
- Top Speed: 168 kmph (approx.)
- Kerb Weight: 211 kg
Also, remember to protect your vehicle with a third-party two-wheeler insurance policy, as it is mandated by law. It will cover any damage or losses your vehicle could cause to a third-party person or property in any unforeseen mishap.
